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Galloway Attorneys Obtain Summary Judgment in Property Insurance Case
Galloway Attorneys Obtain Summary Judgment in Property Insurance Case
Recently, Nicole Fluet and Athina Lehovitis, attorneys from Galloway’s Tampa, Florida office, obtained summary judgment on behalf of a major property insurer in a claim brought by an assignment of benefits contractor that challenged the insurer’s application of a hurricane…
Significant Ruling on Employer Independent Negligence from Louisiana Supreme Court
Significant Ruling on Employer Independent Negligence from Louisiana Supreme Court
Yesterday, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a significant ruling in Martin v. Thomas, No. 2021-01490 (La. 6/29/22). The issue before the Court was whether an employer, which stipulated to vicarious liability for any potential negligence of its driver, was entitled…
Galloway Wins Defense Verdict for Local Municipality in Negligence Case
Galloway Wins Defense Verdict for Local Municipality in Negligence Case
Last month, Galloway attorney Henry Weber obtained a defense verdict in a negligence case brought by a driver against a local municipality in the Gulf States concerning its road signage. Click HERE to read more.
Plaintiff Dismisses All Claims in Multi-count Lawsuit
Plaintiff Dismisses All Claims in Multi-count Lawsuit
Galloway Florida attorneys Autumn George and Arthur Alves secured a voluntary dismissal in a multi-count lawsuit. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3N82MPZ
5th Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment for Galloway’s Client in Mississippi Premises Liability Case
5th Circuit Upholds Summary Judgment for Galloway’s Client in Mississippi Premises Liability Case
A grant for summary judgement in favor of Galloway’s client in Mississippi was recently upheld by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The ruling, in favor of a regional supermarket chain, was initially obtained from the U.S.…
Galloway Obtains Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Galloway Obtains Summary Judgment in Negligence Case
Galloway Florida attorneys Sarah Baggett and Anna Kirkpatrick won summary judgment in favor of their client in Florida’s Fifth Judicial Circuit. Sarah and Anna represented the defendant in a negligence case regarding a plaintiff who severed his finger while completing…
Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Citizens Case
Galloway Wins Summary Judgment in Citizens Case
April 26, 2022 Galloway Florida attorney Edward Krakauer obtained summary judgment on behalf of an insurer against a water mitigation company that brought suit under an assignment of benefits but failed to comply with the statutory notice requirement. On April…
Galloway Obtains Complete Defense Verdict in Landlord-Tenant Lawsuit
Galloway Obtains Complete Defense Verdict in Landlord-Tenant Lawsuit
Galloway attorney Nathan L. Burrow recently obtained a complete defense verdict in favor of the firm’s clients in a landlord-tenant lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Jefferson County, AL. The plaintiff alleged that she and her children developed reactive airway…
Galloway Pensacola Attorney Achieves Favorable Summary Judgment in a Defamation Case by Proving Lack of Provable Harm to the Plaintiff
Galloway Pensacola Attorney Achieves Favorable Summary Judgment in a Defamation Case by Proving Lack of Provable Harm to the Plaintiff
In an example of the approach trial courts are encouraged to take under Florida’s new summary judgment standard, Pensacola attorney Austin Moretz recently achieved summary judgment in favor of a defendant in Florida’s First Judicial Circuit. In a case that…
In the News: Another Workers’ Compensation Win – What Can Employers Take Away?
In the News: Another Workers’ Compensation Win – What Can Employers Take Away?
Galloway attorneys Doris Bobadilla and Kelsey Bonnaffons recently obtained a complete defense verdict in a workers’ compensation case in which these questions arose: Did the claimant meet his burden of proving a work-related accident? Did the claimant prove a causal…
Galloway Hosts 10th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa
Galloway Hosts 10th Annual Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa
For the tenth year, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will present its Claims & Litigation Conference in Tampa, Florida. The daylong event gathers industry leaders, Galloway attorneys, and claims professionals for engaging presentations, professional development, and networking. In its…
Galloway Hosts Roundtable Symposium in Dallas
Galloway Hosts Roundtable Symposium in Dallas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a premier Dallas corporate defense and litigation firm in Texas, hosted a Roundtable Symposium on March 12 at the Omni Frisco Hotel at the Star. The event gathered industry professionals and Galloway attorneys for…
Galloway Secures Another Victory in Florida After Hurricane Delay
Galloway Secures Another Victory in Florida After Hurricane Delay
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith secured victory through motion for summary judgment on behalf of their clients, a well-known convenience store brand in Florida. Undeterred by the case already being mistried due to Hurricane Milton, Pensacola attorney M. Austin Moretz delivered…
Galloway Adds Commercial Defense Lawyers in Florida and Texas
Galloway Adds Commercial Defense Lawyers in Florida and Texas
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has strengthened its Florida and Texas bench with the addition of two experienced attorneys. With expertise in commercial litigation, both will provide result-driven representation that partners with clients to go way above and way…
Longshore/Defense Base Act Update: Chief ALJ Compares Apples to Oranges Following Schulmeister Decision
Longshore/Defense Base Act Update: Chief ALJ Compares Apples to Oranges Following Schulmeister Decision
We previously highlighted the Benefits Review Board’s (BRB) decision in Marcus Schulmeister v. Blackwater USA et al, BRB No. 23-0255 (September 25, 2024) — a matter arising under the Defense Base Act — and how this decision casts doubt over the…
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